What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical & Operations Coordinator position at Atlantic Cape Community College?
Description
This position is open to internal Full Time Faculty only
Stipends
Winter $540.00
Fall/Spring $500 for each semester
Summer $2,160
The Clinical & Operations Coordinator oversees all clinical education logistics, partnerships, and compliance requirements for the nursing program. This role ensures that students are placed in high-quality clinical environments and meet all regulatory and institutional requirements. The coordinator supports clinical faculty and manages the day-to-day operational needs of the program.
Examples of Duties
This position is open to internal Full Time Faculty only
Stipends
Winter $540.00
Fall/Spring $500 for each semester
Summer $2,160
The Clinical & Operations Coordinator oversees all clinical education logistics, partnerships, and compliance requirements for the nursing program. This role ensures that students are placed in high-quality clinical environments and meet all regulatory and institutional requirements. The coordinator supports clinical faculty and manages the day-to-day operational needs of the program.
Examples of Duties
- Coordinate clinical placements across all program tracks and campuses, ensuring adequate and appropriate learning experiences.
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships with clinical agencies (e.g.,AtlantiCare, Shore Medical Center, Cooper Cape Medical Center).
- Oversee clinical scheduling and faculty assignments in collaboration with program leadership.
- Ensure student compliance with all clinical requirements (e.g., health records, background checks, drug screenings).
- Supervise and support clinical adjunct faculty and clinical field specialists.
- Monitor and evaluate clinical performance using established tools and systems (e.g., Trajecsys or equivalent).
- Address student clinical performance issues, including professionalism and progression concerns.
- Address and resolve academic student concerns related to grading, progression, and course expectations. Escalate them to the Executive Director when appropriate.
- Coordinate simulation and lab utilization to support clinical learning objectives.
- Ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements (e.g., New Jersey Board of Nursing).
- Assist with accreditation documentation related to clinical education.
- Troubleshoot operational challenges, including last-minute clinical changes, site issues, and faculty coverage needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Nursing Education.
- Open to full-time faculty members only
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or higher.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
- Experience in clinical instruction or supervision of nursing students.
- Knowledge of clinical compliance requirements and regulatory standards (e.g., New Jersey Board of Nursing).
- Experience coordinating clinical placements in an academic setting.
- Established relationships with regional healthcare organizations.
- Familiarity with clinical tracking systems (e.g.,Trajecsys, CastleBranch).
- Experience supervising adjunct or per diem clinical faculty.
- Strong organizational and logistical management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Commitment to student safety, compliance, and clinical excellence.
- This position may require flexible scheduling to include evenings and weekends and duties at any Atlantic Cape location